Punjab grapples with severe smog as Lahore tops global pollution charts
LAHORE: The city of Lahore has once again become the most polluted city worldwide, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching a staggering 581 on...
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Iranian president offers mediation between Pakistan, Afghanistan
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended an offer to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan following the collapse of peace negotiations mediated by Qatar and...
Aleema Khan’s passport, CNIC blocked by NADRA
ISLAMABAD: Passport and NADRA authorities have blocked Aleema Khan’s passport and CNIC and submitted a report to Anti-Terrorism Court Rawalpindi. Anti-Terrorism Court Rawalpindi had ordered...
PPP, PML-N Join forces to File No-Confidence Motion against AJK Prime Minister, Ending Political Deadlock
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have formally collaborated to initiate a no-confidence motion against Azad Jammu and Kashmir...
SC registrar Saleem Khan announces resignation amid personal reasons
ISLAMABAD: Registrar of the Supreme Court, Saleem Khan, has made the decision to step down from his position. he is resigning due to personal reasons. ...
Mysterious rainbow halo illuminates Quetta sky
QUETTA: Residents of Quetta and various parts of Balochistan were captivated early Tuesday morning by an extraordinary multi-colored halo shimmering in the sky. The rare...
South Africa defeats Pakistan by 55 Runs in the First T20 Match
RAWALPINDI: South Africa secured a 55-run victory over Pakistan in the first match of the three-match T20 series, taking a 1-0 lead in the series....
Pak-Afghan negotiations near final stage as Islamabad seeks resolution
RAWALPINDI: Diplomatic negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are approaching their concluding phase, with Islamabad intensifying efforts to resolve issues related to terrorism. The talks, held...
CJCSC general Sahir meets Bangladeshi Army Chief, discusses bilateral cooperation
DHAKA: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), while on an official visit to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, called on...
First T20: South Africa sets 195 runs target for Pakistan
Rawalpindi: South Africa has set a target of 195 runs for Pakistan in the opening match of the three-match T20 series. The match, being played...
Pakistan denies Indian media reports of troop deployment deal for Gaza peacekeeping force
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly dismissed the false and misleading reports circulated by Indian media outlets, which claimed that Pakistan was set to deploy 20,000 troops...
Saba Qamar addresses wedding rumors after working with Usman Mukhtar
WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has finally spoken out regarding the ongoing speculation about her marriage plans, especially following her recent project with actor...
Balochistan introduces ‘People’s Minority Card’ to promote social, economic development of minorities
QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has announced the launch of the “People’s Minority Card,” a initiative aimed at enhancing the social and economic status of...
First T20 match: Pakistan wins toss and elects to field against South Africa
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has won the toss and chosen to field first in the opening match of the three-match T20 series against South Africa. The match...
Rizwan refuse to sign central contract, makes “certain demands’
ISLAMABAD: Mohammad Rizwan, the former Pakistan limited-overs captain, has not yet signed the central contract offered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to sources...
Chief Justice Aalia Neelam takes historical initiatives to reduce LHC pending cases
LAHORE: In the history of Lahore High Court, for the first time that the number of pending cases has been reduced by 11 % ,...
Karachi’s new digital E-Challan system generates over Rs12.5 Million in Just six hours
KARACHI: The city’s latest faceless e-challan system, introduced as part of the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS), managed to issue 2,662 tickets worth over...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia establish new economic cooperation framework
RIYADH: The governments of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have officially formalized a comprehensive framework to enhance economic collaboration, aiming to boost bilateral trade, investment, and...
Punjab govt to establish new authority to boost tourism, preserve cultural heritage
LAHORE: To invigorate tourism and safeguard the cultural legacy of the province, the Punjab government has decided to create the Punjab Tourism and Heritage Authority...
Nationwide launch of digital payment system at airports to enhance travel experience
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has initiated the rollout of a digital payment system across all airports in the country, following the directives of the...
PM Shehbaz, MBS discuss ways to boost Pakistan-Saudi Arabia bilateral ties
RIYADH: Leaders reaffirm their dedication to strengthening economic and strategic cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Saudi Crown...
Speaker calls for verification of 74 signatures supporting achakzai: Sources
ISLAMABAD: On Monday, Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq convened a meeting to review the nomination of Mahmood Khan Achakzai for the role of...
IHC to hear Justice Tariq Jahangiri’s degree controversy tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court is scheduled to hear a miscellaneous petition related to Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri’s academic degree on Tuesday. The petition, filed...
PML-N, PPP agree to remove AJK govt via no-confidence motion
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached an agreement to oust the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government through...
Israel rejects presence of Turkish forces in Gaza under international force
WEB DESK: Israel has stated that it will not accept the presence of Turkish troops in Gaza under the international force, citing the American-led plan. ...
KP CM likely to meet Imran Khan in Adiala Jail
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will visit Adiala Jail Rawalpindi to meet PTI founder Imran Khan Tuesday (tomorrow). Imran Khan’s coordinator Ali Zafar...
School van catches fire in Karachi’s Nazimabad, six children injured
KARACHI: A school van was engulfed in flames in the Nazimabad area of Karachi on Monday, resulting in burn injuries to six children. Initial reports...
AJK PM Anwarul Haq expected to resign and Join opposition, PPP Claims Majority
MUZAFFARABAD: Political developments in Azad Jammu and Kashmir suggest that Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq is likely to resign either tonight or tomorrow. The Pakistan...
PPP MNA Zulfiqar Ali’s residence victim of robbery, family held hostage
NAUSHEHRO FEROZE: The residence of Zulfiqar Ali, a Member of the National Assembly from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was subjected to a violent robbery in...
CM Punjab announces stipends for 65,000 prayer leaders in Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of Punjab has revealed plans to provide stipends to 65,000 prayer leaders across the province. During a high-level meeting focused...
King Abdullah II praises Pakistan Army’s role in regional stability during meeting with Field Marshal
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, paid an official visit to Jordan, where he met with King Abdullah II, the Inter-Services...
Meta AI launches urdu version for Pakistani users, Introduces new digital initiatives
WEB DESK: Meta, the global technology giant, has officially rolled out Meta AI in Urdu for users in Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in making...
US Navy helicopter,Fighter Jet crash separately in South China Sea during routine operations
BEIJING: A US Navy helicopter and a fighter jet experienced separate crashes in the South China Sea within an hour during routine operations launched from...
International forces deployed in Gaza May include Pakistani troops: Israeli Newspaper
WEB DESK: An Israeli newspaper has claimed that Pakistani soldiers could be part of the international force deployed in Gaza. According to the Israeli publication...
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia from October 27 to 29, the Foreign Office confirmed on Sunday. The...
Infiltration from Afghan border thwarted; 25 terrorists killed, 5 soldiers martyred
RAWALPINDI: Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt by militants crossing from the Afghan border, killing 25 of them in an exchange of fire. According to...
Zardari, Shehbaz Discuss Formation of PPP-Led Government in AJK
ISLAMABAD: PML-N’s AJK Affairs Committee tasked with initiating talks with PPP, President Asif Ali Zardari has reached out to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss...
Naval Chief reaffirms commitment to defend Pakistan’s maritime borders
KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Saturday visited forward positions in the Creeks Area to assess the operational preparedness and combat...
Pakistan rejects Taliban’s proposal to relocate TTP during Istanbul talks
ISTANBUL: The second phase of dialogue between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban concluded in Istanbul after nearly nine hours of intense discussions. According to insiders,...
Trump hails Pakistan’s leadership, praises field marshal Asim Munir at ASEAN summit
KUALA LUMPUR: U.S. President Donald Trump once again commended Pakistan’s military and civilian leadership, calling Field Marshal Asim Munir “a good man” and Prime Minister...
NAB achieves historic Rs1.10 trillion recovery in Q3 2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has reported an extraordinary recovery of Rs 1.10 trillion (Rs 11.02 trillion) in the third quarter of 2025, representing...
15 Countries including Pakistan condemn Israeli knesset approval to annex west bank
WEB DESK: Seventeen countries and organizations, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Arab League, have strongly condemned the...
By-election Dates set for Agha Siraj Durrani’s Vacant Sindh Assembly Constituency
KARACHI: In the wake of the passing of former Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled the schedule...
Pakistan launches enhanced security features and Updated Fee Structure for Passports
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports in Pakistan has introduced new security enhancements and minor modifications to the design of the country’s passports....
Field Marshal Asim Munir engages with Key leaders in Egypt
WEB DESK: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is currently on an official visit to Egypt to strengthen...
Moon sighted in Pakistan: Start of Jumada al-Awwal 1447 AH announced for Tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The new Islamic month of Jumada al-Awwal 1447 AH has officially begun in Pakistan, following the sighting of the moon. The announcement was made...
Deepika, Ranveer Singh introduce their daughter Dua to the world
MUMBAI: Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have officially shared the first glimpse of their daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, delighting fans on social media....
Snapchat launches free open-prompt AI lens for US users
WEB DESK: Snapchat has introduced its first open-prompt AI Lens, called the ‘Imagine Lens,’ available free of charge to users in the United States. Previously...
KP CM Afridi returns from Adiala Jail after meeting Ban despite Court Order
RAWALPINDI: Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has left Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi after prison authorities denied him permission to meet with PTI...
Federal cabinet approves ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved the ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during which the decision...